I made this cardigan using the "Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns" by Ann Budd. It's for my 6 year old son Levi, who you can see is quite proud of his new sweater! The thing that makes it so great is how excited he is about it. He hasn't taken it off since I finished it, except to sleep and even then, he folded it and tucked it under his bed for night! This took less than 4 balls of Patons Decor and took me less than 2 weeks to make. For more pictures and more info, you can visit my blog or my ravelry page (links below).

Thanks for looking!!

The.Knitter

02-21-2008, 08:07 PM

That is really a cute lad, and he sure is proud of the sweater his Mom made him. He has good reason, it`s great. Did you use the Applied I-Cord bind off on that... it looks really nicely finished.

Newfygirl

02-21-2008, 08:22 PM

Wow - you did a beautiful job on the sweater. Isn't it great how proud he is of it!!!

mwhite

02-21-2008, 08:51 PM

Love the front neckline! Sorta sweeps downward and has a zipper, too! You did a VERY nice job on it and Levi's a great model! Mary

knit2btied

02-21-2008, 09:46 PM

Love the detailing on that! How precious! Oh, and the sweater is nice too...

sue in canada

02-21-2008, 10:31 PM

That is great and your son looks so proud in his new sweater.

Knit4Fun

02-21-2008, 10:32 PM

He's a handsome guy! ;)

The sweater turned out beautifully...you should be very proud. And your son's reaction to it is really awesome!

Jan in CA

02-22-2008, 01:32 AM

What a great looking sweater and your son is so cute!

Hildegard_von_Knittin

02-22-2008, 01:40 AM

It looks GREAT!!! He is so smiley!

Debkcs

02-22-2008, 04:52 AM

You did a wonderful job! No wonder that handsome little charmer of yours doesn't want to take it off.

I, myself, am partial to blond headed boys of that age, having had one. He's very cute!

Ronda

02-22-2008, 09:19 AM

It's perfect, and I'm in :heart: with the little guy!

Eccie

02-22-2008, 09:56 AM

It looks great, very well finished and he looks so happy with it, look at that pose :)

dustinac

02-22-2008, 01:34 PM

aww what a cutie...he looks so happy...Great job :thumbsup:

dip's mom

02-22-2008, 01:55 PM

Your sweater is marvelous -- your son should be a model. He has the poses down just right. I can see him on the runways.

ArtLady1981

02-22-2008, 03:48 PM

You are a wonderful knitter, and a "wonderful-er" mommy!
The sweater is great and the model looks very pleased with himself in his new sweater! I really like the zipper application!
Thanks for sharing your work, and your son, with us!

Debkcs

02-22-2008, 04:53 PM

Heather! I just went to your blog and read it,

YOU SHOULD HAVE POSTED THE 4TH PICTURE HERE~~~

What a joy he must be to have around!

mare-nitt

02-22-2008, 05:47 PM

Beautiful sweater, and a handsome son, he looks so proud and grown up. (but I agree the 4th picture his child side comes through, too cute)

knitqueen

02-22-2008, 06:40 PM

Thanks all for the WONDERFUL compliments!! On the sweater and on my sweet little guy.

Here's the 4th picture.... :teehee:

mdog182

02-22-2008, 06:45 PM

what an adorable little boy!! that sweater suits him very well! great job

auburnchick

02-23-2008, 01:01 AM

You are a wonderful knitter, and a "wonderful-er" mommy!
The sweater is great and the model looks very pleased with himself in his new sweater! I really like the zipper application!
Thanks for sharing your work, and your son, with us!

She took the words right out of my mouth...or off of my fingers. ;)

Wonderful job!

AprilB

02-23-2008, 01:34 AM

Love it!! Your little one is absolutely adorable!

KnittingNat

02-23-2008, 04:50 AM

Your son looks so proud of your work! It's great he appreciates what his mom did for him. The sweater is adorable :thumbsup:

Jaxhil

02-23-2008, 01:03 PM

Wow, no wonder he won't take it off-beautifully done, perfect fit, and he looks ever so handsome it it :mrgreen: What a cute little model! (I love the name Levi, BTW!)

Great job!

Jaxhil

02-23-2008, 01:04 PM

ROFLOL!! I just saw the fourth pic-lol-now THAT"S the kind of pic I always get with my 3 boys!! :teehee:

mwedzi

02-24-2008, 05:19 AM

That is so perfect and I'm doubly impressed that you got a zipper in there. and how sweet is it that he sleeps next to it at night?!

ah

02-25-2008, 12:03 AM

Looks perfect!

MerigoldinWA

02-25-2008, 02:15 PM

Wonderful sweater. A good fit, with a little room to grow. Your son looks so sweet, and sounds sweet too in his reaction to his new sweater. Makes me nostalgic for when my son was that age. Enjoy him.

GinnyG

02-25-2008, 02:47 PM

What a great job and what a HANDSOME young man!:cheering:

tangle2007

02-25-2008, 07:55 PM

Beautiful work. That is so wonderful that he is so proud of that sweater!

nonny2t

02-25-2008, 08:05 PM

It looks great! I imagine his brother will be wanting one now too as Levi seems so smitten with it. Your boys are adorable btw!

winterblues

02-26-2008, 02:21 AM

That looks great! :hug:

Suziblues

02-26-2008, 12:04 PM

:thumbsup: What more can I say that hasn't already been said!?!!! Just beautiful work and SO CUTE!!!!
I have that book, I got it from my local library and it's really a good book. Very informative and helpful.
YOU DID A GREAT JOB AND YOU GOT YOURSELF A REAL CUTIE!